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How to master meal planning

Published on May 30, 2025
Save time and money with these meal preparation tips and free resources that support healthy eating.
Avoid herbicide misuse at home, things to know before you buy

Published on May 30, 2025
A little herbicide homework can increase efficacy, safety and cost savings.
MSU students partner with Michigan communities to improve trail access

Published on May 30, 2025
Trail Building, Law and Policy course connects student projects to community development
Cultivating local farm economies

Published on May 30, 2025
Farm viability requires flexibility, along with innovation in local government planning and zoning to allow for farm income diversification.
Planning and zoning for solar in Michigan

Published on May 30, 2025
Renewable energy siting laws in Michigan limit the role of local government while expanding the role of the state. A new guide helps communities prepare.
When should you retrofit your center pivot irrigation system?

Published on May 30, 2025
An economic decision support tool.
Making better decisions sooner: A conversation with Jennifer Walker of Kinder Ground

Published on May 30, 2025
Choosing what's best for a calf can be emotionally difficult, but with clear decision trees, proper training and open communication, farm teams can act confidently and ensure the right outcomes for animal care.
How do pre-plant soil treatments improve growth and control nematodes in cherry orchards?

Published on May 29, 2025
Pre-plant soil treatments, including fumigants, nematicides and organic amendments, improve tree growth and reduce harmful nematode populations, offering promising solutions for managing orchard replant disease in Michigan cherry systems.
IT news of interest to the PSM community

Published on May 29, 2025
Four brief articles to help make your computer usage easier and safer.
Amazon trees under pressure: new study reveals how forest giants handle light and heat

Published on May 29, 2025
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Michigan State University have uncovered how Amazon rainforest canopy trees manage the intense sunlight they absorb.